Leah Seyoum

Washington, D.C., United States

Digital Producer and Editor at Voice of America (VOA)

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World Press Freedom Day: news, misinformation and the environmental crisis

May 2, 2024 | voaafrica.com | Leah Seyoum

This year, World Press Freedom Day centers around the importance of journalism in raising awareness of the global environmental crisis and its consequences, while removing barriers to comprehensive reporting and countering misinformation that slows progress.
Niger, US Relations Uncertain After Junta Orders Troop Departure

Mar 19, 2024 | voaafrica.com | Leah Seyoum

ShareNiger, US Relations Uncertain After Junta Orders Troop DepartureWASHINGTON — U.S. officials say they are still engaging in dialogue with Niger’s junta days after the West African country ordered U.S. troops out of the country following a visit by a high-level delegation that traveled to Niamey last week. On Saturday, junta spokesperson Col.
Chad Prime Minister Says Transitional ‘Turbulence’ Is Normal Amid Unrest

Mar 1, 2024 | voaafrica.com | Leah Seyoum

Yaya Dillo Djerou, the 49-year-old leader of the opposition Socialist Party Without Borders and cousin of Chad’s current transitional president, Gen. Mahamat Idriss Deby, was killed in a gun battle with security forces in the capital N'Djamena on Wednesday, state prosecutor Oumar Mahamat Kedelaye said Thursday, amid reports of heavy gunfire near the party headquarters.
Why Did the US Expel Four Nations From Its Africa Trade Program?

Nov 10, 2023 | voaafrica.com | Leah Seyoum

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden recently stirred up debate with the announcement that he would cut four nations from AGOA, the flagship United States trade program with Africa, over rights violations, political repression and failure to establish the rule of law. The four countries that face termination from the African Growth and Opportunity Act, or AGOA, at the start of 2024 are the Central African Republic, Niger, Gabon and Uganda.
Tunisia: Trouble on Land, Sea for Black African Migrants

Aug 25, 2023 | voaafrica.com | Leah Seyoum

WASHINGTON — Tunisia has faced increasing scrutiny over the treatment of Black African migrants following reports of expulsions, attacks, deaths and controversial comments by President Kais Saied, as Europe-bound migrants continue perilous Mediterranean crossings through the North African country. Racial tensions have been rising with thousands of migrants flocking to Tunisia — especially the eastern port city of Sfax — to reach Italy and other European countries.
Sudan: MSF Says Operations in Sudan's Khartoum May Cease After Attack

Jul 23, 2023 | allafrica.com | Leah Seyoum

Doctors Without Borders in Sudan warned Friday that it may end operations at a hospital in the capital, Khartoum, after 18 of its workers were "aggressively assaulted," as conflict rages in the country. The medical aid group, commonly known by its French acronym MSF, said the team was transporting medical supplies to Turkish Hospital in southern Khartoum Thursday when unidentified armed men attacked its staff, "physically beating and whipping them," the aid organization said in a statement.
MSF Says Operations in Sudan’s Khartoum May Cease After Attack

Jul 21, 2023 | voanews.com | Carol Van Dam |Leah Seyoum

Doctors Without Borders in Sudan warned Friday that it may end operations at a hospital in the capital, Khartoum, after 18 of its workers were “aggressively assaulted,” as conflict rages in the country. The medical aid group, commonly known by its French acronym MSF, said the team was transporting medical supplies to Turkish Hospital in southern Khartoum Thursday when unidentified armed men attacked its staff, “physically beating and whipping them,” the aid organization said in a statement.
World Refugee Day: What Happens When Aid Is Scarce?

Jun 19, 2023 | voaafrica.com | Leah Seyoum

WASHINGTON — As World Refugee Day is recognized Tuesday, global humanitarian agencies are making urgent calls for increased aid and warning of the dire consequences of underfunding. A record 110 million people have been displaced by war, persecution, violence and rights abuses, according to the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, heightened by the war in Ukraine and recent conflict that erupted in Sudan.
African Youth Leaders Promote HIV, Sexual Health at Summit

Apr 29, 2023 | voaafrica.com | Leah Seyoum

The inaugural UNITED! leadership summit, created by youth networks Y+ Global and AfriYan with support from U.N. agencies, this week brought together young delegates representing organizations working with HIV, SRHR and adolescent girls and young women.